New year, new leaders at Gibault
Though down a principal, Gibault Catholic High School began the 2025-26 academic year welcoming some new administrators, the two having their own histories as student and staff alumni. Stepping in…
Read MoreWaterloo scout leaves blessing
A soon-to-be Waterloo Eagle Scout completed his big service project just at the start of this week, providing a new way for folks in his church and community to share…
Read MoreColumbia preps for new development
While Columbia officials have spent the past several years creating a vision for the city in the coming decades, the message last Tuesday night was clear: the future is now.…
Read MoreMan charged with AI child porn
A local man faces two felonies after he was charged this week with child pornography. Eric D. Hermann, 32, of Waterloo, was charged Monday with possession of child porn (victim…
Read MoreDarren Bailey to run for governor
Darren Bailey plans to run for governor in 2026, Capitol News Illinois reported Tuesday. The former state senator and farmer from Clay County would become the highest-profile Republican to enter…
Read MoreEagles best Bulldogs in thriller
While one team obviously went home unhappy, Monroe County football fans could all agree Friday’s clash between Waterloo and Columbia was one of the most exciting rivalry contests in recent…
Read MoreTigers roar to 2-0
It was home sweet home for the Dupo High School football squad Friday night. The Tigers gave the home crowd a show in the first game on their own field…
Read MoreSoccer ‘Dogs kicking strong
The Waterloo High School boys soccer squad has kicked off its season in style, posting a 6-0-1 record following Tuesday’s conference win at Civic Memorial. On Monday, the Bulldogs tied…
Read MoreEagles undefeated no more
It was another tournament title for the Columbia High School volleyball squad, which is now 14-1 on the season. This past weekend in Edwardsville, the Eagles topped Bloomington, Lincoln, O’Fallon,…
Read MoreJase Nelson | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School football player Jase Nelson. The senior running back was named the Great American Rivalry Series MVP following Friday’s comeback win…
Read MoreWHS boys soccer | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School boys soccer squad coached by Chad Holden. The Bulldogs are off to a 6-0-1 start to their season, including…
Read MoreUgly echos | Ott Observations
Last month, I was traveling in Alabama. I had some spare time, so I visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery. The memorial consists of a pavilion…
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